Rumble!!!

Amidst the earth-shaking roar, towering trees collapsed one by one, sending dust swirling into the sky.

Within the billowing dust, the frenzied giant beast, eyes bloodshot, like a runaway heavy truck, charged madly toward the Dragon Nest Tribe.

"All Dragon Vein Attendants, get up front and block them for me!"

At the front of the tribe, staring at the colossal beast barreling toward them, Rodney's eyes burned with fury. He shouted angrily and charged ahead with a massive Stone Shield.

This attack came too swiftly. When five giant beasts accompanied by a Storm Tiger appeared, despite the Dragon Nest Tribe's preparations, they could only barely resist against such a terrifying enemy.

Fortunately, the Storm Tiger, being a crafty Magic Beast, quickly fled upon seeing other giant beasts enter the battlefield.

But the creature did not leave; instead, it lingered in the dense forest surrounding the area, seemingly coveting something.

Although the Storm Tiger did not join the siege, under the assault of these dimwitted, easily-frenzied giant beasts, the Dragon Nest Beastmen could only barely sustain themselves.

Boom boom boom!

One Extraordinary Beastman after another rushed up only to be flung away by the giant beast, while ordinary Beastmen behind them tossed ropes twisted from vines, trying to bind the giant beast entirely. As more ropes joined, soon each of the giant beasts seemed caught in a web, immediately easing the pressure on the Dragon Nest Beastmen.

"Good thing we prepared in advance! Otherwise, we'd be in trouble today."

Vini stood at a high vantage point, overseeing the five battlefields, unable to suppress a surge of gratitude in his heart.

A few days ago, although the disappearance of a Beastman patrol team alerted the entire Dragon Nest Tribe, and they sent out large groups for reconnaissance, the enemy seemed to vanish without a trace.

Despite not seeing the enemy, to prevent a surprise attack, the Dragon Nest Tribe's Beastmen decided to contract their defense and dispatched numerous Rodent Scout teams to patrol.

Thanks to the Rodents' scouting, they detected the giant beasts charging from over the mountain early, allowing the Dragon Nest Tribe to prepare in advance and prevent the beasts from invading the tribe's interior.

"Forward for the great His Highness Austin!"

Amid the overwhelming roar, orders were given without confusion.

Extraordinary Beastmen were at the forefront, ordinary Beastmen wielding long spears behind them, throwing their spears for support. Simultaneously, teams of Beastmen cast ropes woven from vines, trying to bind the giant beasts. Meanwhile, Rangers roamed the perimeter, raining down arrows.

Through united collaboration, the Dragon Nest Beastmen finally halted the giants' advance, causing victory to sway increasingly toward the Dragon Nest Tribe.

"Damn, this can't go on!"

In the dense forest, hidden within the trees observing everything, Edward cursed fiercely.

"Indeed, we underestimated these Beastmen's strength, Edward, you were right. If that Dragon's Clan continues to grow, the Southern Countries will face immense trouble."

Beside him, Mercenary Captain Valen looked at the giant beasts starting to falter in the field, his expression grave, and the same was true for the other mercenaries.

Although anticipated initially, when the Dragon Nest Tribe Beastmen's true strength was displayed before them, everyone was taken aback.

With coordinated efforts, the Beastman army attacking the giant beasts remained unfazed, responding to each other, and drove back enemies many times stronger, while suffering minimal losses themselves.

This level of fighting power, this disciplined collaboration, reminded everyone of the most elite disciplined armies in certain duchies.

If they had attacked directly from the start, their outcome would surely not have been favorable.

"Never expected their strength to be so formidable, and they seem to have devised a strategy for slaying giant beasts long ago."

Neither Edward nor the mercenaries knew that previously, as a giant beast neared the Dragon Nest Tribe's borders, the Dark Elves had to lead an army to eliminate it.

Although they ultimately killed the beast, the Dragon Nest Tribe also suffered significant losses, prompting the leadership to devise another method for hunting giant beasts post-battle.

That method involved using a multitude of rope nets to confine the giant beasts' movements within certain boundaries. A large harvest of arrowroot vines provided ample material for weaving ropes, instructing production Beastmen to prepare these ropes for future use against giant beasts. Subsequently, Beastman Legions practiced formations for combating giant beasts several times.

Thanks to the timid and cautious Rodent Scouts, who had spotted the giant beasts before they reached the Dragon Nest Tribe, the preemptive preparations were already in place, leading to these results in the end.

"No choice but for us to take action."

Edward looked at the five giant beasts being steadily suppressed by the Dragon Nest Tribe and spoke in a deep voice.

"If we let them kill the giant beasts, we will lose all opportunity! Now, while they're at a standoff, let's circle behind for a surprise attack and set a fire in that Dragon Nest Tribe. I refuse to believe they won't collapse!"

"But if we proceed like this, the losses might be substantial."

Mercenary Captain Valen's voice was somewhat somber, but he knew now was the best time to strike.

"If we want to gain enough benefits, we must pay the corresponding price. The title of Dragon Slayer is right before us; what's your decision?"

Edward scanned the gathered mercenaries, speaking with finality.

"Since I was the one who suggested slaying the dragon first, I will personally enter to draw some Beastmen's attention. You quickly circle behind for a surprise attack, setting a fire within the tribe swiftly. Once the fire is ablaze, these Beastmen will likely collapse, and when the giant beasts storm into the tribe to wreak havoc, decimating the Dragon Nest Tribe's resistance — that's when we will have our chance to slay the dragon!"

...

At that moment, the organized Dragon Nest Tribe army was already dispatched outside to fend off the giant beasts, leaving the Dragon Nest Tribe somewhat desolate, yet the guards were not relaxed, instead becoming even more vigilant.

Three primary companies had already mobilized, also drawing a large number of Beastman militia.

However, within the Dragon Nest Tribe, many production Beastmen also picked up Wooden Spears, constantly patrolling within the tribe to prevent any enemy from sneaking in during the chaos.

Despite these production Beastmen being inferior in physique and other aspects compared to the real Beastman army, and even to the Beastman militia,

Yet, with intensive training, their collaborative fighting strength was no less than the combat personnel from average Beastman Tribes outside.

And they were the final defense line for the entire Dragon Nest Tribe!

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